Of course we’ll never forget the legendary Tony Bennett for his solo career that spanned so many decades.
But for a whole generation of fans, it was his pairing with Lady Gaga that so many people loved.
They met in 2011, recorded The Lady Is a Tramp together, and then the two superstars did two albums — Cheek to Cheek and Love for Sale, packed full of American Songbook classics.
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She’s spoken with so much reverence and love for Bennett as their friendship over the years. So let’s look back on some of their best moments together:
1
This incredible quote from Gaga about the advice he gave her
This is so beautiful.
“Tony Bennett saved my life” —Lady Gaga pic.twitter.com/ehj463TrBO
— Gaga Daily (@gagadaily) July 21, 2023
2
Another beautiful quote
Oh my God 😭
Rest in Peace, Tony Bennett 💔 pic.twitter.com/dMkGUP0cs9
— Gaga Daily (@gagadaily) July 21, 2023
3
Any of their live performances together
I loved watching Tony Bennett, his zest for life and performing…And the genuine friendship and admiration he and Lady Gaga shared for one another on their collaborations. #RIP legend. pic.twitter.com/pifGsLNxN6
— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) July 21, 2023
Got to see Tony Bennett sing with Lady Gaga 4 years ago. RIP to a legend pic.twitter.com/jNUlDRoutY
— Farb (@eYank45) July 21, 2023
4
The moment on 60 Minutes when he remembered her name
This was a beautiful moment. In a 60 Minutes piece on Bennett as he continued performing as he battled Alzheimer’s Disease, he remembered Gaga when she appeared on stage with him.
5
Escorting him offstage one last time
At the end of Tony Bennett’s performance at Radio City Music Hall, Lady Gaga escorted him off the stage one last time. “Just simply being the woman that got to walk him off stage, that's enough for me,” says Lady Gaga. https://t.co/s33c5rWpCD pic.twitter.com/ORA8joMKDe
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) October 4, 2021
